Does Microsoft still charge to change gamertag?

The first time you want to change your gamertag you can do it completely for free. If you've already changed it once, though, a charge will apply - in the US, it's $9.99 each time, while in the UK it's £7.99, and this varies further between regions.

Does Microsoft charge for gamertag change?

If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. This is regardless of whether we created it for you automatically when you first signed up for Xbox (meaning you didn't choose it yourself) or if you created your own gamertag at signup.

Can you change your Microsoft gamertag for free?

Your Xbox gamertag is created for you the first time you sign in. If you don't like it, you can change it once for free.

Why does it cost $10 to change your gamertag?

They charge for Gamertag changes because of the change of records. They have FILES upon FILES with your name on it. Everytime you license transfer, buy anything, send a message, earn an achievment. That's a lot of information to keep track of, and when you change your GT there is an age old issue of verification.

How much does it cost to change Microsoft name?

Make a one-time change every 180 days or something ridiculous so that it discourages people from changing their names so much, but charging people $10 is morally objectionable.

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How do I change my social gamertag on Xbox for free?

Why is Xbox charging me to change my gamertag?

Every profile takes up server space,which costs money. If gamertag changes were free then nearly everyone would just be changing their tags willy nilly.

Will I lose everything if I change my gamertag?

You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies. Parts of those games might not function properly, both online and offline. Your previous online ID(s) may remain visible to you and other players in some places.

Does your gamertag need to be 15 characters or less?

New Xbox players or those who want to change their gamertag can claim a desired gamertag with up to 12 characters. If a gamertag is already taken, a suffix with numbers is attached to differentiate you from other people with the same gamertag.

Does deleting Microsoft account free up gamertag?

No. There is no way to completely delete and Xbox account. To free up the gamertag, you would have to change it to something else or not sign in for 5 years.

What is a classic gamertag?

The classic gamertag you are referring to is how your name is displayed on older games destroyer1618 as in your example. Your new gamertag would be destroyer#1618. As per the new system. The reason being is older games don't support symbols. So the classic gamertag is destroyer1618.

Why did Microsoft change my gamertag?

After you change your password, check your purchase history to see if a name change appears in your recent purchases. If this isn't the case, then it is likely your gamertag was reported and a name change was initiated.

What are good Xbox names?

How do I know if my gamertag is taken?

Gamertag. world is the easiest and fastest way for you to check the availability of Xbox Gamertags. Enter a Gamertag to quickly and easily check if it is available on Xbox Live.

How long does it take for a gamertag to fully change?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs. I've changed mine a couple of times and it has been pretty much instant. With the Xbox having problems yesterday this could be a factor of why it hasn't changed.

Why are Xbox gamertag only 12 characters?

According to Microsoft, the reason they reduced the character limit was to allow room to attach auto-assigned suffixes to the end of the tags to allow multiple users to have the same name.

Why can't you change your gamertag back?

The problem is this MS made a new policy a couple months ago where any new gamertags including changes in gamertags have a limit of 12 characters. The old gamertag is 14 characters so this is why it is not available for you to change your gamertag back.

How do I get Xbox to stop charging me?

How do I change my real name on Xbox without gamertag?

Can you change your Xbox gamertag with Microsoft points?

Yes you can change your gamertag with currency cards(or money on account). Was this reply helpful?

How much is 800 Microsoft points?

In North America, points could only be purchases in increments of 400. In the United States, the minimum 400 points costs $5 to purchase, 800 cost $10, while 1600 cost $20.

How much does it cost to change your Xbox gamertag 2nd time?

You can change your Xbox Gamertag for free if it is the first time changing your name. How much does it cost to change your Xbox Gamertag? Your first Gamertag change is entirely free. Any subsequent changes will cost you $9.99/£7.99.

Do you get unlimited name changes on Xbox?

You can only change your Xbox gamertag for free one time if you have already changed your name once before then your going to have to pay if you want to change it again or make another account.